Member of
113th Senate | Party |
Previous Debates and Former Officeholders
plus speculation for the 2014 Senate races
 2014 Winners marked
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Alabama |
Sen. Sessions up for re-election in 2014; Possible Challengers:
Senator Sessions is running unopposed in November 2014.
Former Rep. Bobby Bright (D)
2014 Alabama Senate debates
Former Senators & Senate races:
2008 Alabama Senate debate, Sessions vs. Figures
Sen. Tim Hutchinson (R, 1997-2003)
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| Richard Shelby | Republican Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Jeff Sessions | Republican Jr Senator
Re-elected 2008 |
Alaska |
Sen. Begich up for re-election in 2014; Challengers:
Daniel S. Sullivan (R, won primary)
Joe Miller (R, lost primary)
Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell (R, lost primary)
Governor Sean Parnell (R)
Former Governor Sarah Palin (R)
2014 Alaska Senate debates
Former Senators & Senate races:
2010 Alaska Senate debate, Murkowski vs. Miller
2008 Alaska Senate debate, Begich vs. Stevens
2004 Alaska Senate debate, Murkowski vs. Knowles
Sen. Ted Stevens (R, defeated 2008)
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| Lisa Murkowski | Independent Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Mark Begich | Democratic Jr Senator
First elected 2008 |
Arizona |
No Senate race in 2014; Former Senators & Senate races:
2012 Arizona Senate debates, Carmona vs. Flake
2010 Arizona Senate debates, Hayworth vs. McCain
2006 Arizona Senate debate, Kyl vs. Pederson
2004 Arizona Senate debate, McCain vs. Starky
Sen. Jon Kyl (R, retired 2012)
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| John McCain | Republican Sr Senator;
Author: Why Courage Matters |
| Jeff Flake | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2012 |
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Arkansas |
Sen. Pryor up for re-election in 2014; Challengers:
Congressman Tom Cotton (R)
Mark Swaney (G)
Nathan LaFrance (L)
Congressman Tim Griffin
2014 Arkansas Senate debates
Former Senators & Senate races:
2010 Arkansas Senate debates, Boozman vs. Lincoln
2004 Arkansas Senate debate, Holt vs. Lincoln
Sen. Blanche Lambert Lincoln (D, unseated 2010)
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| Mark Pryor | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2008 |
| John Boozman | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010 |
California |
No Senate race in 2014; Former Senate races:
2012 California Senate debate, Feinstein vs. Emken vs.
2010 California Senate debate, Boxer vs. Fiorina
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| Dianne Feinstein | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2012 |
| Barbara Boxer | Democratic Jr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
Colorado |
Sen. Udall up for re-election in 2014; Challengers:
Rep. Cory Gardner (R);
State Sen. Randy Baumgardner (R; failed to make ballot);
State Sen. Owen Hill (R, withdrew March 16);
2010 nominee Ken Buck (R, withdrew March 2);
State Rep. Amy Stephens (R, withdrew March 2);
2014 Colorado Senate debates
Former Senators & Senate races:
2010 Colorado Senate debates, Buck vs. Bennett
2008 Colorado Senate debate, Schaffer vs. Udall
2004 Colorado Senate debate, Salazar vs. Coors
Sen. Ken Salazar appointed to Obama's Cabinet, 2009
Sen. Wayne Allard (R, 1997-2009)
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R, 1993-2005)
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| Mark Udall | Democratic Sr Senator
First elected 2008 |
| Michael Bennet | Democratic Jr Senator
Appointed 2009; elected 2010 |
Connecticut |
No Senate race in 2014; Former Senators & Senate races:
2012 Connecticut Senate debates, Murphy vs. McMahon vs. Bysiewicz
2010 Connecticut Senate debates, Blumenthal vs. McMahon
2006 Senate debate, Lamont vs. Lieberman vs. Schlesinger
2006 Democratic Primary Senate debate, Lieberman vs. Lamont
2004 Connecticut Senate debate, Dodd vs. Orchulli
Joseph Lieberman (D), retired 2012
Author: In Praise of Public Life
Sen. Chris Dodd (D), retired 2010
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| Richard Blumenthal | Democratic Sr Senator
First elected 2010 |
| Chris Murphy | Democratic Jr Senator
First elected 2012 |
Delaware |
Sen. Coons up for re-election in 2014; Challengers:
Kevin Wade
Christine O'Donnell (R; never entered race)
Rep. Michael Castle (R)
2014 Delaware Senate debates
Former Senators & Senate races:
2012 Delaware Senate debates Carper vs. Wade
2010 Delaware Senate debates, Coons vs. O'Donnell
2006 Delaware Senate debate, Carper vs. Ting
Sen. Ted Kaufman (D), until 2010
Sen. Joe Biden (D), until 2008 (elected V.P.);
Author: Promises to Keep
William Roth (R, 1971-2001)
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| Tom Carper | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2012 |
| Chris Coons | Democratic Jr Senator
Special Election 2010 |
Florida |
No Senate race in 2014; Former Senators & Senate races:
2012 Florida Senate debates, Nelson vs. Mack
2010 Florida Senate debate, Rubio vs. Crist
2006 Florida Senate debate, Harris vs. Nelson
2004 Florida Senate debate, Martinez vs. Castor
George LeMieux (R); Senate appointee, 2009-2010
Mel Martinez (R); resigned 2009
Connie Mack III (R, 1989-2001)
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| Bill Nelson | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2012 |
| Marco Rubio | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010;
Author: 100 Ideas |
Georgia |
Sen. Chambliss retiring in 2014; Challengers:
Michelle Nunn (D); Author, Be the Change
David Perdue (R; won July 2014 runoff);
Amanda Swafford (L);
Rep. Jack Kingston (R; lost July 2014 runoff);
Rep. Paul Broun (R; lost May 2014 primary);
Rep. Phil Gingrey (R; lost May 2014 primary);
Former Secretary of State Karen Handel (R, Author, Planned Bullyhood);
Derrick Grayson (R, Tea Party activist)
2014 Georgia Senate debates
Former Senate races:
2008 Democratic Primary Senate debate, Jones vs. Knight vs. Martin
2004 Georgia Senate debate, Isakson vs. Majette vs. Cain
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| Saxby Chambliss | Republican Sr Senator
Re-elected 2008 |
| Johnny Isakson | Republican Jr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
Hawaii |
Special Election 2014 to fill out term of Daniel Inouye;
Interim appointee: Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz
2014 primary challenger: Rep. Colleen Hanabusa
2014 Challenger: Cam Cavasso(R; won primary)
Eddie Pirkowski(R; lost primary)
2014 Hawaii Senate debates
Former Senators & Senate races:
2012 Hawaii Senate debates, Hirono vs. Lingle
2006 Hawaii Senate debates, Akaka vs. Case
Daniel Akaka (D, retired 2012)
Daniel Inouye (D, deceased Dec. 2012)
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| Brian Schatz | Democratic Sr Senator
Appointed 2012 |
| Mazie Hirono | Democratic Jr Senator
First elected 2012 |
Idaho |
Sen. Risch up for re-election in 2014; Challengers:
Nels Mitchell (D)
Larry LaRocco (D)
2014 Idaho Senate debates
Former Senators & Senate races:
2008 Idaho Senate debate, Rammell vs. Risch vs. LaRocco
Sen. Larry Craig (R, 1991-2009)
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| Michael Crapo | Republican Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Jim Risch | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2008 |
Illinois |
Sen. Durbin up for re-election in 2014;
Jim Oberweis (R; won March primary);
Sharon Hansen (L);
Doug Truax (R; lost March primary);
Other Challengers:
Armen Alvarez (R); William Lee (R);
Rep. Joe Walsh (R)
2014 Illinois Senate debates
Former Senators & Senate races:
2010 Illinois Senate debates, Kirk vs. Giannoulis
2008 Illinois Senate debate, Sauerberg vs. Durbin
2004 Illinois Senate debate, Obama vs. Keyes
Sen. Roland Burris, 2009-2010
Sen. Barack Obama seated as President, 2009;
Author: Audacity of Hope
Sen. Paul Simon (D, 1985-1997)
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| Richard Durbin | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2008 |
| Mark Kirk | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010 |
Indiana |
No Senate race in 2014; Former Senators & Senate races:
2012 Indiana Senate debates, Donnelly vs. Mourdock
2010 Indiana Senate debates, Coats vs. Ellsworth
Sen. Richard Lugar (R); lost re-election 2012
Sen. Evan Bayh (D); retired 2010
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| Daniel Coats | Republican Sr Senator
First re-elected 2010 |
| Joe Donnelly | Democratic Jr Senator
First elected 2012 |
Iowa |
Sen. Harkin retiring in 2014; Possible Challengers:
Congressman Bruce Braley (D);
State Senator Joni Ernst (R, won June 3 primary);
Doug Butzier (L);
Former U.S. Attorney Matthew G. Whitaker (R, lost June 3 primary);
Sam Clovis (R, lost June 3 primary);
2014 Iowa Senate debates
Former Senators & Senate races:
2010 Iowa Senate debates, Grassley vs. Conlin
2008 Iowa Senate debate, Harkin vs. Reed
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| Chuck Grassley | Republican Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Tom Harkin | Democratic Jr Senator
Re-elected 2008 |
Kansas |
Sen. Roberts up for re-election in 2014; Challengers:
Milton Wolf (R,lost primary),
Patrick Wiesner (D),
Chad Taylor (D,withdrew),
Greg Orman (I),
Randall Batson (L),
Cabinet Secretary Kathleen_Sebelius;
2014 Kansas Senate debates
Former Senators & Senate races:
2010 Kansas Senate debates, Moran vs. Tiahrt
2008 Kansas Senate debate, Roberts vs. Slattery
Sen. Sam Brownback, seated as Governor, 2011;
Author: From Power to Purpose
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| Pat Roberts | Republican Sr Senator
Re-elected 2008 |
| Jerry Moran | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010 |
Kentucky |
Sen. McConnell up for re-election in 2014; Possible Challengers:
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes (D);
Matt Bevin (R; lost May 2014 primary);
Gov. Steve Beshear (D);
Ashley Judd (D, actress)
2014 Kentucky Senate debates
Former Senators & Senate races:
2010 Kentucky Senate debate, Paul vs. Conway
2008 Kentucky Senate debate, McConnell vs. Lunsford
2004 Kentucky Senate debate, Mongiardo vs. Bunning
Sen. Jim Bunning (R), Retired 2010
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| Mitch McConnell | Republican Sr Senator
Re-elected 2008 |
| Rand Paul | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010;
Author: Tea Party Goes to Washington |
Louisiana |
Sen. Landrieu up for re-election in 2014; Possible Challengers:
Rep. Bill Cassidy(R, LA-6)
Col. Rob Maness (R)
State Representative Paul Hollis (R)
2014 Louisiana Senate debates
Former Senate races:
2008 Louisiana Senate debate, Landrieu vs. Kennedy
2004 Louisiana Senate debate, Vitter vs. John vs. Kennedy
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| Mary Landrieu | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2008 |
| David Vitter | Republican Jr Senator
Re-elected 2010;
Running for LA Governor 2014 |
Maine |
Sen. Collins up for re-election in 2014; Possible Challengers:
ACLU director Shenna Bellows (D)
Rep. Chellie Pingree (D)
Former Gov. John Baldacci (D)
2014 Maine Senate debates
Former Senators & Senate races:
2012 Maine Senate debates, King vs. Dill vs. Summers
2008 Maine Senate debate, Collins vs. Allen
Olympia Snowe (R, retired 2012)
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| Susan Collins | Republican Sr Senator
Re-elected 2008 |
| Angus King | Independent Jr Senator
First elected 2012
Author: Governor`s Travels |
Maryland |
No Senate race in 2014; Former Senate races:
2012 Maryland Senate debates, Cardin vs. Bongino vs. Sobhani
2006 Maryland Senate debate, Cardin vs. Steele vs. Zeese
2004 Maryland Senate debates, Mikulski vs. Pipkin
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| Barbara Mikulski | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Ben Cardin | Democratic Jr Senator
Re-elected 2012 |
Massachusetts |
Sen. Markey up for re-election in 2014; challengers:
Brian Herr (R)
Bruce Skarin (I)
Sen. Kerry resigned in 2013 to become Secretary of State;
Special Election primary on April 30; general election June 25, 2013;
Debate coverage and contenders:
Gabriel Gomez (R; lost 2013 election)
Rep. Ed Markey (D; won 2013 election)
Former Gov. William Weld (R)
Rep. Steve Lynch (D, lost primary)
Frank Addivinola (R); Mark Inman (R).
2014 Massachusetts Senate debates
2013 Massachusetts Senate debates
Former Senators & Senate races:
Mo Cowan, Democratic Interim appointment 2013
2012 Mass. Senate debates, Warren vs. Brown
2009 Special Election debate,
Khazei vs. Coakley vs. Capuano
2008 Massachusetts Senate debate, Kerry vs. Beatty
Sen. John Kerry (D), resigned 2013
Sen. Scott Brown (R), lost re-election 2012; Author: Against All Odds
Sen. Ted Kennedy (D), deceased 2009
Pres. John F. Kennedy (Democratic Senator, 1953-1960)
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| Elizabeth Warren | Democratic Sr Senator
First elected 2012 |
| John Kerry | Former Democratic Senator
Resigned 2013
Author: The New War |
| Ed Markey | Democratic Jr Senator
Special Election 2013 |
Michigan |
Sen. Levin retiring in 2014; Possible Challengers:
Rep. Gary Peters (D)
Terri Lynn Land (R)
Matthew Wiedenhoeft (R; withdrew)
State Senator Roger Kahn (R)
Rep. Mike Rogers (R)
Rep. Justin Amash (R)
Lt. Gov. Brian Calley (R)
Attorney General Bill Schuette (R)
2014 Michigan Senate debates
Former Senate races:
2012 Michigan Senate debates, Stabenow vs. Hoekstra
2006 Michigan Senate debate, Bouchard vs. Stabenow
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| Carl Levin | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2008 |
| Debbie Stabenow | Democratic Jr Senator
Re-elected 2012 |
Minnesota |
Sen. Franken up for re-election in 2014; Possible Challengers:
Financial services CEO Mike McFadden (R; won primary);
State Rep. Jim Abeler (R; lost primary);
State Senator Heather Johnson (L);
Former Rep. Chip Cravaack (R);
Governor Tim Pawlenty (R);
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (R);
Former Senator Norm Coleman (R).
2014 Minnesota Senate debates
Former Senate races:
2012 Minnesota Senate debates, Klobuchar vs. Bills
2008 Minnesota Senate debate, Franken vs. Coleman
2006 Minnesota Senate debate, Kennedy vs. Klobuchar
2006 Minnesota primary debates, Klobuchar vs. Bell vs. Kennedy vs. Cavlan
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| Amy Klobuchar | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2012 |
| Al Franken | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2008
Biography: This Is Not Florida |
Mississippi |
Sen. Cochran up for re-election in 2014; Possible Challengers:
State Sen. Chris McDaniel (R, won June 3, 2014 primary; lost June 24 runoff);
Former U.S.Rep. Travis Childers (D);
Attorney General Jim Hood (D);
2014 Mississippi Senate debates
Former Senate races:
2008 Mississippi Senate debate, Musgrove vs. Wicker
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| Thad Cochran | Republican Sr Senator
Re-elected 2008 |
| Roger Wicker | Republican Jr Senator
Appointed 2007; elected 2008;
re-elected 2012 |
Missouri |
No Senate race in 2014; Former Senators & Senate races:
2012 Missouri Senate debates, McCaskill vs. Akin
2010 Missouri Senate debates, Blunt vs. Carnahan
2006 Missouri Senate debate, Talent vs. McCaskill
Sen. Kit Bond (R), retired 2010
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| Claire McCaskill | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2012 |
| Roy Blunt | Republican Jr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
Montana |
Sen. Baucus retiring in 2014; Challengers:
Montana State Rep. Amanda Curtis (D, won Aug. 2014 convention)
Rep. Steve Daines (R, won June 3 primary)
Montana State Rep. Champ Edmunds (R, lost June 3 primary)
Lt. Gov. John Walsh (D, Appointed interim Senator; withdrew from re-election amid plagiarism scandal, Aug. 2014)
vs.Sam Rankin (I)
Former Republican Lt. Gov. John Bohlinger (I, MT)
Gov. Brian Schweitzer (D)
Former state Senator Corey Stapleton (R, MT)
Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY's List (D)
2014 Montana Senate debates
Former Senate races:
2012 Montana Senate debates, Tester vs. Rehberg
2006 Montana 2-way Senate debate, Burns vs. Tester
2006 Montana 3-way Senate debate, Burns vs. Tester vs. Jones
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| Max Baucus | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2008 |
| Jon Tester | Democratic Jr Senator
Re-elected 2012 |
Nebraska |
Sen. Johanns retiring in 2014; Possible Contenders:
Dave Domina (D)
Midland University President Ben Sasse (R)
Former State Treasurer Shane Osborn (R, lost May 13 primary)
Mayor Chris Beutler (D); Mayor Mike Fahey (D);
State Treasurer Don Stenberg(R)
Businessman Pete Ricketts (R)
State Attorney General Jon Bruning (R)
2014 Nebraska Senate debates
Former Senators & Senate races:
2012 Nebraska Senate debates, Fischer vs. Kerrey
2008 Nebraska Senate debate, Johanns vs. Kleeb
Ben Nelson (D, retired 2012)
Bob Kerrey (D, 1983-2001)
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| Mike Johanns | Republican Sr Senator
First elected 2008 |
| Deb Fischer | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2012 |
Nevada |
No Senate race in 2014; Former Senators & Senate races:
2012 Nevada Senate debates, Heller vs. Berkley
2010 Nevada Senate debates, Reid vs. Angle
2006 Nevada Senate debate, Ensign vs. Carter
Sen. John Ensign (R); resigned 2011.
|
| Harry Reid | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Dean Heller | Republican Jr Senator
Appointed 2010; elected 2012 |
New Hampshire |
Sen. Shaheen up for re-election in 2014; Possible Challengers:
Former state Sen. Jim Rubens (R);
Karen Testerman (R; withdrew May 2014);
Former U.S. Sen. Bob Smith (R,FL);
Former U.S. Sen. Scott Brown (R, MA);
Andy Martin (R, IL);
Former Rep. Charlie Bass (R);
Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley (R);
Former Sen. John Sununu (R).
2014 New Hampshire Senate debates
Former Senators & Senate races:
2010 New Hampshire Senate debates, Ayotte vs. Hodes
2008 New Hampshire Senate debate, Shaheen vs. Sununu
2004 New Hampshire Senate debate, Gregg vs. Granny D
Sen. Judd Gregg, retired 2010
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| Jeanne Shaheen | Democratic Sr Senator
First elected 2008 |
| Kelly Ayotte | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010 |
New Jersey |
Sen. Cory Booker up for re-election in 2014; challengers:
Jeff Bell (R, won June 3, 2014 primary)
Murray Sabrin (R, lost June 3, 2014 primary)
Sen. Lautenberg was replaced in 2013 by an interim appointee and then a special election;
Gov. Chris Christie (R, NJ) appointed an interim Senator:
Jeff Chiesa (R, until Oct. 2013 special election).
Debate coverage and contenders for Nov. 2014:
Newark Mayor Cory Booker (D, won October 2013 election);
Mayor Steve Lonegan (R, lost October 2013 election);
Rep. Frank Pallone (D; lost primary);
Rep. Rush Holt (D; lost primary);
Alieta Eck, Assoc. of American Physicians and Surgeons (R);
Sheila Oliver, Speaker of the N.J. General Assembly (D);
State Senator Joe Kyrillos (R).
2014 New Jersey Senate debates
2013 New Jersey Senate debates
Former Senators & Senate races:
Frank Lautenberg (D, deceased in office, 2013)
2012 New Jersey Senate debate, Menendez vs. Kyrillos
2008 New Jersey Senate debate, Lautenberg vs. Zimmer
2006 New Jersey Senate debate, Kean vs. Menendez
Bob Torricelli (D, 1997-2003)
|
| Bob Menendez | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2012 |
| Cory Booker | Democratic Jr Senator
Special election 2013 |
New Mexico |
Sen. Udall up for re-election in 2014; Possible Challengers:
Allen Weh (R; won June 3 primary);
David Clements (R, Doņa Ana County GOP Chair; lost June 3 primary);
Lt. Gov. John Sanchez (R);
Rep. Steve Pearce (R);
Albuquerque Mayor Richard J. Berry (R);
(R);
2014 New Mexico Senate debates
Former Senate races:
2012 N.M. Senate debates, Heinrich vs. Wilson
2008 New Mexico Senate debate, Udall vs. Pearce
2008 early New Mexico Senate debate
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| Tom Udall | Democratic Sr Senator
First elected 2008 |
| Martin Heinrich | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2012 |
New York |
No Senate race in 2014; Former Senators & Senate races:
2012 New York Senate debates, Gillibrand vs. Long
2010 New York Senate debate, Gillibrand vs. DioGuardi
2006 New York Senate debate, Spencer vs. Clinton
2004 New York Senate debate, Schumer vs. Mills vs. O'Grady
2000 New York Senate debate, Lazio vs. Clinton
Sen. Hillary Clinton, appointed to Obama's Cabinet, 2009;
Author: It Takes a Village
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| Charles Schumer | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Kirsten Gillibrand | Democratic Jr Senator
Appointed 2009;
re-elected 2010 |
North Carolina |
Sen. Hagan up for re-election in 2014; Possible Challengers:
Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives Thom Tillis (R);
Dr. Greg Brannon (R); Sean Haugh (L);
Rev. Mark Harris (R); Heather Grant (R);
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers (R)
2014 North Carolina Senate debates
Former Senate races:
2010 North Carolina Senate debate, Marshall vs. Cunningham
2008 N.C. Senate debate, Dole vs. Hagan
2004 N.C. Senate debate, Bowles vs. Burr
|
| Richard Burr | Republican Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Kay Hagan | Democratic Jr Senator
First elected 2008 |
North Dakota |
No Senate race in 2014; Former Senators & Senate races:
2012 N.D. Senate debates, Heitkamp vs. Berg
2010 North Dakota Senate debates, Hoeven vs. Potter
Kent Conrad (D); retired 2012.
Sen. Byron Dorgan (D); retired 2010.
Sen. John Edwards (D); retired 2004; Author: Four Trials
|
| John Hoeven | Republican Sr Senator
First elected 2010 |
| Heidi Heitkamp | Democratic Jr Senator
First elected 2012 |
Ohio |
No Senate race in 2014; Former Senators & Senate races:
2012 Ohio Senate debates, Brown vs. Mandel
2010 Ohio Senate debates, Portman vs. Fisher
2006 Ohio Senate debate, DeWine vs. Brown
Sen. George Voinovich (R); retired 2010.
Sen. Mike DeWine (R, 1995-2007)
|
| Sherrod Brown | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2012 |
| Rob Portman | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010 |
Oklahoma |
Sen. Coburn will resign; a special election will be held in 2014 for a 2-year seat;
Primary June 24, runoff Aug. 26; general election Nov. 4; contenders:
James Lankford (R; won June primary);
Connie Johnson (D);
House Speaker T. W. Shannon (R; lost June 24 primary);
Jim Bridenstine (R);
Tom Cole (R);
Also ran: Attorney General Scott Pruitt; Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb; Commissioner Patrice Douglas.
Sen. Inhofe up for re-election in 2014; Possible Challengers:
Matt Silverstein (D)
2014 Oklahoma Senate debates
Former Senate races:
2008 Oklahoma Senate debate, Inhofe vs. Rice
2004 Oklahoma Senate debate, Coburn vs. Carson
|
| James Inhofe | Republican Sr Senator
Re-elected 2008 |
| Tom Coburn | Republican Jr Senator
Re-elected 2010; resigning 2014 |
Oregon |
Sen. Merkley up for re-election in 2014; Possible Challengers:
Monica Wehby (R);
State Rep. Jason Conger (R,lost May 2014 primary);
Congressman Greg Walden (R);
State Republican Party Chairman Allen Alley (R, running for Governor);
Jo Rae Perkins, former GOP County Chairwoman (R);
Mark Callahan (R);
Monica Wehby (R).
2014 Oregon Senate debates
Former Senate races:
2010 Oregon Senate debates, Wyden vs. Huffman
2008 Oregon Senate debate, Merkley vs. Smith
|
| Ron Wyden | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Jeff Merkley | Democratic Jr Senator
First elected 2008 |
Pennsylvania |
No Senate race in 2014; Former Senators & Senate races:
2012 Penna. Senate debates, Casey vs. Smith
2010 Pennsylvania Senate debates, Toomey vs. Sestak
2006 Pennsylvania Senate debates, Santorum vs. Casey
2004 Pennsylvania Senate debates, Specter vs. Hoeffel
Sen. Arlen Specter (Elected as R; left office as D, 2011)
Sen. Rick Santorum (R, 1995-2007); Author: It Takes a Family
|
| Bob Casey | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2012 |
| Pat Toomey | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010. |
Rhode Island |
Sen. Reed up for re-election in 2014;
2014 Challengers:
GOP State Chair Mark Zaccaria
Former Gov. Donald Carcieri (R, Never entered race)
2014 Rhode Island Senate debates
Former Senators & Senate races:
2012 Rhode Island Senate debate, Whitehouse vs. Hinckley
2006 Republican Primary debate, Laffey vs. Chafee
Sen. Linc Chafee (lost primary, 2006; now Governor)
|
| Jack Reed | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2008 |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | Democratic Jr Senator
First elected 2006;
re-elected 2012 |
South Carolina |
Sen. DeMint's replacement appointee is up for a special election in 2014;
Interim appointee: Rep. Tim Scott;
Dem. challenger: Richland County Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson (D);
Withdrawn Dem. challenger: Hodges aide Rick Wade (D);
Sen. Graham up for re-election in 2014; Challengers:
Former State Treasurer Thomas Ravenel(I);
Brad Hutto(D; won June primary);
Jay Stamper (D; lost June primary);
Public-relations executive Nancy Mace (R; lost June primary);
State Sen. Lee Bright(R; lost June primary);
Former congressional candidate Richard Cash (R);
Congressman Joe Wilson
2014 South Carolina Senate debates
Former Senate races:
2004 South Carolina Senate debate, Tenenbaum vs. DeMint
|
| Lindsey Graham | Republican Sr Senator
Re-elected 2008 |
| Jim DeMint | Republican Jr Senator
Re-elected 2010
Author: Saving Freedom
Resigned Dec. 2012
to head Heritage Foundation |
South Dakota |
Sen. Johnson retiring in 2014; Contenders:
Rick Weiland (D);
Former Governor Mike Rounds (R, won June 3 primary);
Former Sen. Larry Pressler(I);
Gordon Howie(I);
2012 House nominee Matt Varilek (D); Larry Rhoden (R); Stace Nelson (R).
Congresswoman Kristi Noem (R)
Former Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D)
2014 South Dakota Senate debates
Former Senators & Senate races:
2008 S.D. Senate debate, Dykstra vs. Johnson
2004 S.D. Senate debate, Daschle vs. Thune
Sen. Tom Daschle (D, 1987-2005)
Author: Like No Other Time
|
| Tim Johnson | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2008 |
| John Thune | Republican Jr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
Tennessee |
Sen. Alexander up for re-election in 2014; Possible Challengers:
Gordon Ball (D, won August 2014 primary);
Terry Adams (D, lost August 2014 primary);
State Rep. Joe Carr (R, lost August 2014 primary);
Also ran: Larry Crim (D); Jacob Maurer (D).
Former Gov. Phil Bredesen (D).
2014 Tennessee Senate debates
Former Senators & Senate races:
2006 Tennessee Senate debate, Corker vs. Ford
V.P. Al Gore, (Democratic Senator, 1985-1993)
Author: An Inconvenient Truth
|
| Lamar Alexander | Republican Sr Senator
Re-elected 2008 |
| Bob Corker | Republican Jr Senator
Re-elected 2012 |
Texas |
Sen. Cornyn up for re-election in 2014; Possible Challengers:
Jon Roland(L; lost at Libertarian Party Convention);
Rep. Steve Stockman (R; lost March 4 primary);
David Alameel (D)
Emily Sanchez(G)
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro (D);
Erick Wyatt (R); Maxey Scherr (D)
2014 Texas Senate debates
Former Senators & Senate races:
2012 Texas Senate debates, Cruz vs. Sadler vs. Dewhurst
2008 Texas Senate debate, Cornyn vs. Noriega
2006 Texas Senate debate, Jameson vs. Hutchison vs. Radnofsky
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R, retired 2012)
Sen. Phil Gramm (R, 1985-2002)
Pres. Lyndon Johnson (Democratic Senator, 1949-1961)
|
| John Cornyn | Republican Sr Senator
Re-elected 2008 |
| Ted Cruz | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2012 |
Utah |
No Senate race in 2014; Former Senators & Senate races:
2012 Utah Senate debates, Hatch vs. Howell vs. Liljenquist
2010 Utah Senate debate, Lee vs. Granato
2004 Utah Senate debate Oct. 14, 2004
Sen. Robert Bennett (R, lost 2010 primary)
|
| Orrin Hatch | Republican Sr Senator
Re-elected 2012 |
| Mike Lee | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010 |
Vermont |
No Senate race in 2014; Former Senators & Senate races:
2012 Vermont Senate debates, Sanders vs. MacGovern
Sen. Jim Jeffords (Independent Senator 1989-2007)
|
| Patrick Leahy | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Bernie Sanders | Independent Jr Senator
Re-elected 2012 |
Virginia |
Sen. Warner up for re-election in 2014; Possible Challengers:
Shak Hill (R); Howie Lind (R);
Ed Gillespie (R);
Robert Sarvis (L);
State Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli (R);
Governor Bob McDonnell (R).
2014 Virginia Senate debates
Former Senators & Senate races:
2012 Virginia Senate debates, Kaine vs. Allen
2008 Virginia Senate debate, Gilmore vs. Warner
2006 Senate debate, Allen v. Webb
Sen. Jim Webb (D, retired 2012)
Sen. George Allen (R, 2001-2007)
|
| Mark Warner | Democratic Sr Senator
First elected 2008 |
| Tim Kaine | Democratic Jr Senator
First elected 2012 |
Washington |
No Senate race in 2014; Former Senate races:
2012 Washington Senate debates, Cantwell vs. Baumgartner
2010 Washington Senate debates, Murray vs. Rossi
2006 Washington Senate debate, Cantwell vs. McGavick vs. Guthrie
2004 Washington Senate debate, Murray vs. Nethercutt
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| Patty Murray | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Maria Cantwell | Democratic Jr Senator
Re-elected 2012 |
West Virginia |
Sen. Rockefeller retiring in 2014; Possible Challengers:
Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito (R);
Secretary of State Natalie Tennant (D);
John Buckley (L);
Zane Lawhorn (I);
2010 nominee John Raese (R, lost May 13 primary);
Former State Rep. Pat McGeehan (R, lost May 13 primary);
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R).
Congressman David McKinley (R);
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin (D);
Former Sen. Carte Goodwin (D);
Congressman Nick Rahall (D);
2014 West Virginia Senate debates
Former Senators & Senate races:
2012 West Virginia Senate debates, Manchin vs. Raese rematch
2010 West Virginia Senate debates, Manchin vs. Raese
Sen. Robert Byrd, deceased 2010.
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| Jay Rockefeller | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2008 |
| Joe Manchin | Democratic Jr Senator
Re-elected 2012 |
Wisconsin |
No Senate race in 2014; Former Senators & Senate races:
2012 Wisconsin Senate debates, Baldwin vs. Thompson
2010 Wisconsin Senate debates, Feingold vs. Johnson
2004 Wisconsin Senate debates, Feingold vs. Michels
Herbert Kohl (D, retired 2012)
Sen. Russell Feingold, lost election 2010
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| Ron Johnson | Repulican Sr Senator
First elected 2010 |
| Tammy Baldwin | Democratic Jr Senator
First elected 2012 |
Wyoming |
Sen. Enzi up for re-election in 2014; contenders:
Charlie Hardy (D);
Liz Cheney (R; withdrew Jan. 2014)
2014 Wyoming Senate debates
Former Senators:
Sen. Craig Thomas, deceased 2007
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| Michael Enzi | Republican Sr Senator
Re-elected 2008 |
| John Barrasso | Republican Jr Senator
Appointed 2007;
re-elected 2012 |
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